As we celebrate the 4th of July, we should remember the tens of thousands of our sons and daughters that are deployed around the globe paying the price for our independence and freedom. The toll taken on the lives of these young people and their families is rarely seen by those who do not work in behavioral and mental healthcare. Those that help the veterans on a daily basis, know how their lives are affected. I salute our military and I salute you the behavioral health providers for helping our veterans as they return home.

Enjoy this holiday with family and friends and relax during your time off this summer to prepare for a very busy fall. With Meaningful Use, ANSI 5010 billing standards, and planning the move to ICD-10-CM, we all have a lot on our plate for the remainder of 2011.

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